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Breitling CaliBER 01:a high-performance movementassembled in a revolutionarymannerFeaturing an original architecture, the selfwindingCaliber 01 chronograph movement is the crowningachievement of the longstanding quest for precisionand reliability that has consistently governedBreitling “Instruments for professionals”. Equippedwith a column wheel, a vertical coupling clutch andan over 70-hour power reserve, it was designed toensure maximum functionality and secure use. Itfeatures several innovative characteristics aimed atfacilitating its production and its operation, includinga patented self-centering device for the resettinghammers and an exclusive index-assembly systemenabling swift personalized adjustment of the watchaccording to the wearer. This exceptional caliber isalso distinguished by its pioneering production andassembly mode. Inspired by an avant-garde conceptused in other cutting-edge sectors, Breitling hasdeveloped an industrial chain-production formulathat revolutionizes traditional movement assembly.Each caliber is individually monitored by an ultrasophisticatedcomputer program that automaticallydirects it towards the appropriate workstation, alonga route alternating fully automated workstationswith others requiring manual intervention. All theadjustment phases are integrated within this process,in such a way that upon emerging from the chain,each Caliber 01 is ready to face up to the stringenttests conducted by the Swiss Official ChronometerTesting Institute (COSC) – a guarantee of authenticlarge-scale production reliability.

Navitimer:the cult watch of pilots andaviation enthusiastsBy immediately choosing to specialize in chronographsand timers, Léon Breitling, who foundedthe company in 1884, soon gained favor amongaviation pioneers who needed sturdy, highperformanceinstruments. During the 1930s, thebrand launched its first onboard chronographs,which were to equip World War II fighter planes,before accompanying the boom in air transportin the cockpits of the finest propeller planes, andlater jets. In 1952, the “official supplier to worldaviation” created a “wrist instrument” speciallydesigned for pilots and other aeronautical professionals.Equipped with a circular slide rule,the Navitimer chronograph serves to handle allcalculations linked to airborne navigation: averagespeed, distance covered, fuel consumption, rate ofclimb or descent, conversions from miles to kilometersor nautical miles, etc. Chosen as the officialwatch by the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and PilotsAssociation), the world’s largest association of itskind, the Navitimer has asserted itself as the mosticonic Breitling model – and a cult object for allaviation enthusiasts. In its “Cosmonaute” versionwith a 24-hour graduation, it accompanied ScottCarpenter on his orbital flight aboard the Aurora 7capsule (1962), thus becoming the first spacegoingwrist chronograph. Continuously made since 1952,the Navitimer is the world’s oldest mechanicalchronograph still in production. By now adoptingan “in-house” caliber, it is writing a new chapter ina rich history of major achievements and thrillingmoments.

Navitimer Caliber 01:an exclusive motor poweringa legendary modelThe Navitimer Caliber 01 special edition is availablein two limited series of 2,000 in steel, and 200 in redgold, each bearing an individual number engravedon the side of the case middle. The case featuresa diameter slightly broader than that of the seriesproducedNavitimer (43 mm compared with 42 mm).The dial which is made using the “épargne” process ona solid silver or gold base – a sophisticated techniqueendowing the indications with peerless radianceand readability – is exclusively available in a classicblack version with applied hour-markers. Breitling’swinged symbol in gold is slightly raised to standout from the watch face. The transparent sapphirecaseback, a rare feature on Breitling models, providesa unique opportunity to admire the originalarchitecture of Caliber 01 with its column wheel,its oscillating weight and its entirely performanceorienteddesign. An impressive set of characteristicsthat are bound to delight devotees of exclusivemodels – before the series-produced Navitimermodels equipped with 100% Breitling calibers takeflight next spring.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSMovementBreitling Caliber 01, officially chronometer-certifiedby the COSC, selfwinding, high-frequency (28,800vibrations per hour), 47 jewels. 1/4 th of a second chronograph,30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. Calendar.CaseLimited series in steel or in 18K red gold. Resistance to 3bars. Rotating bezel with circular slide rule. Camberedsapphire crystal, glareproofed on both sides. Transparentsapphire crystal caseback. Diameter: 43 mm.DIALBlack.Straps/braceletsBarenia leather, crocodile leather/Navitimer (steelversion only), Air Racer.

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